Complete the statements by filling in the blanks with the correct words. 1. ......................... is the purest form of water.

Question

Complete the statements by filling in the blanks with the correct words.

1. ......................... is the purest form of water. It may dissolve gases like ......................... forming weak acids.

2. Water generates .................. in hydroelectric power stations and .................. in boilers for industrial applications.

3. Water is added to the atmosphere by...................................and.......................................

4. If potassium nitrate is added to water in a beaker to give a homogeneous mixture, then potassium nitrate is referred to as the ....................., water as the ...................... and the homogeneous mixture as the ......................

5. Water fit for human consumption and drinking purposes is called .................................

Answer 1

1. Rain water is the purest form of water. It may dissolve gases like carbon dioxide forming weak acids.

2. Water generates electricity in hydroelectric power stations and steam in boilers for industrial applications.

3. Water is added to the atmosphere by burning of fossil fuels and respiration by living organisms.

4. If potassium nitrate is added to water in a beaker to give a homogeneous mixture, then potassium nitrate is referred to as the solute, water as the solvent and the homogeneous mixture as the solution.

5. Water fit for human consumption and drinking purposes is called potable water.